If you have a growing family, you may find that you need more space to live in. Maybe you have an extra room that needs decluttering or a garage that you’re not using effectively.
If this sounds like your situation, then you wouldn’t believe what you could manage to do with it on a budget. If you want to repurpose your garage, here are the steps to renovate your home garage on a budget so that you know how to make the most out of your space.
Budgeting Comes First
Before you can begin to do anything, you’ll need to know what your budget looks like. Take all the available assets you’re willing to spend and determine how much all the project improvements you’re considering for the remodel will cost. Once you’ve done this, you can calculate how much the total cost will be and save yourself money by shopping around for materials and limiting the amount of each item.
Clean and Organize
It doesn’t cost anything to do a little spring cleaning. You might have some stuff in your garage to get rid of or move. If you do, figure out what is a necessity and what isn’t. Box up everything you don’t want and have a garage sale that following week. You’ll be surprised at what you can sell. Now you’re ready to renovate.
Demolition and Expansion
There may be dividing walls in your garage or unnecessary barriers that take up space inside the house. You’ll need to check with your home’s blueprints to ensure there aren’t any structural posts in the walls that could jeopardize your foundation and framework if removed. If you find nothing, it’s safe to knock those walls down. Now you’re making your garage into an extra living space and a room you can call yours.
Insulate Those Walls
Because garages aren’t known for being the coziest of spaces, they are typically utility rooms. Because a garage is usually bare, you’ll need to insulate the walls and add drywall and paint to give the space a comfortable appeal and help regulate the temperature. That way, your electric bills won’t be astronomical.
Install More Storage
Installing additional storage is a great way to keep your tools and equipment organized and easily accessible. One of the best ways to do this is by adding drawers to your existing shelving or cabinets. However, it's important to make sure you use quality drawer slides that can handle the weight of your items and withstand the wear and tear of regular use. With the right materials and a little bit of effort, installing quality storage can help transform your cluttered garage into an organized and functional workspace.
Add Your Lighting
However you choose to do it, you’ll need accessory lighting to see where you’re going and set the mood. You can choose to use lamps or install lights. You can directly install them or use battery-powered lighting—it’s up to you.
Now that you have the steps to renovate your home garage on a budget, you can have that extra space you need. So why wait when you can get to it today and start your renovation?
